About Us
Arising Women is a place created in 2000 by Annie Kashamura Zawadi a survivor of domestic abuse to provide women experiencing abuse with a non-judgemental and inclusive environment where they can feel safe, understood and supported. Our programs are tailored with and for women victims and survivors to suit their specific needs.
At Arising Women, women can make the transition, step by step, at their own pace with the purpose of achieving their full potential for positive social development and economic autonomy.
MISSION STATEMENT
Hand in hand with women, girls and
the community at large , we will work to end the cycle of violence against women and girls.
OUR PRINCIPLE
- WE CARE because violence is destructive and should not be tolerated.
- WE SERVE because good skills and efficient tools can end violence against women.
- WE WORK to make our communities better and safer places for women, children and for all.
OUR PROMISE
- THERE IS A WAY OUT OF ABUSE
OUR MAIN GOALS
- To provide a safe place where women can find help, support, share their experiences and access a variety of tools, programs & services.
- To break the cycle of violence by educating women and girls about their legal rights and obligations regarding violence.
- To combat systemic and societal abuse against women by educating and disseminating information to the public and professionals about the prevention of and responses to woman abuse.
- To advocate for women victims and survivors of abuse & their children so they can regain control of their lives as productive members of the community.
- To promote economic independence by providing women victims of abuse with educational tools & professional, and business skills.
- To educate the public, boys and men about healthy relationships, prevention and responses to woman abuse by offering relevant courses, seminars, conferences and workshops.